Friday, July 22, 2011

A to Zee Meme

Lifted from my friend because . . . well, just because.
A. AgeIn just a bit over a week I'll turn the clock on 51. Not nearly as troubled about my age as I am over the fact that in a bit over six months I will be the parent of a 30 year old son. Thirty. When that day arrives and we're being all celebratory and what-have-you I'll likely say something like, seems like only yesterday . . .

B. Bed SizeIt is full. A lifetime ago I once had a queen . . . hmm . . there is a story swimming in there somewhere.

C. Chore You HateNo diggity, no doubt: Litter boxes. It is the very meaning of the chore.

D. DogsLike my friend, singular, dog. She is a shih-tzu/terrier mix shelter Diva dog and though not technically mine is as much in me as can be.

E. Essential Start to DayWell, not for nothing but I think it is essential to wake up.

G. Gold or SilverI was once a gold girl but have since become a silver lady.

H. HeightFive feet and five and a half inches tall.

I. Instruments playedTook piano lessons for a time.

J. Job TitleMother, Daughter, Sister, Cousin, Friend, Manager.

K. KidsKids? A nearly 30 year old son and a nearly 26 year old daughter. They couldn't be more different but I love 'em just the same.

L. LiveFor over 28 years now in a 'burb just beyond THE city limits. I remember moving here with my wasband and baby boy like it was yesterday.

M. Mom's NameHer name is Florence. She doesn't have a middle name and doesn't like to be called anything but Florence. Call her "Flo" and it's ON !!!

N. NicknameWell, folks still will call me Deb or Debbie. As a kid I was called Gabby. When my son was young he wouldn't say mama (or anything like it) and in trying to say, "Deborah" he said, "Bubba" and that stuck for a bit.

O. Overnight Hospital StaysTonsils when I was eleven. Given birth at 21 and then again at 25. When M was about three he had an operation and I stayed with him. When D was in 3rd grade she had an operation and I stayed with her.

P. Pet PeevePeople who reply to my "thank you" with, "no problem." The appropriate response is, "your'e welcome." Thank you. Or (rather, AND) when folks make a big to-do about their birthday and then refuse to tell you how old they are. Or (rather, AND) when folks ask you to guess their age. And then get offended when your guess is off.

Q. Quote from a movie"That sanctuary looks like it's been hosed down with Pepto-Bismol." One year both of my very different children gifted me with the same dvd. They have since learned to consult one another AND I have learned to offer each vastly different gift ideas.

R. Right or Left HandedWell, I can be pretty even handed. I do write with my right routinely. But can also print pretty legibly with the left. I do everything else, left-handed; hold eating utensils, swing the tennis racket, throw a ball, bat a ball.

S. SiblingsAn older brother, Wayne. He is 51 and will be 52 in September. A younger brother, Jerome. He turned 49 in February.

T. Time you wake upWithout fail, most mornings between 4 and 4:30 no matter what time I lie down. I try to hold off GETTING up until 5 if I'm going riding before work) or 5:45 otherwise. I usually get up around 7 on the weekends to get a jump on errands and chores, namely--laundry mat.

U. UnderwearWhy yes, yes I do. Mostly cotton. Mostly Hanes. But, there is an exception or two in the bunch.

W. What makes me run lateForgetting stuff. Phone. Not grabbing garbage on way out. Leaving my commuter cup full of the beverage of my choice on the kitchen counter and having to double back to get it. Ugh.

X. Xrays I've had doneDental. Chest. Knees.

Y. Yummy Food I MakeMac N Cheese. Fried Chicken. I remember when I was . . . oh, eleven or twelve, I prepared dinner for the family. It was the first time. Among the menu items was fried chicken. I had to cut up a whole fryer, prep and then fry. I finally got it in some semblance of recognizable pieces and once fried, isaid pieces looked gorgeous. Hi-ever most were pretty raw on the inside. My mom laughed which gave my brothers license to ridicule me. .

Z. Zoo AnimalBig Cats and Bears. I prefer the larger zoos where the animals are displayed in habitats more closely resembling their natural habitat. I don' particularly like seeing the animals in cages, living part of my youth in a housing project I could relate. But, I remember field trips to a zoo, seeing things I'd never seen. Touching animals I'd never touched. I remember my little boy watching these guys for hours over the years and building an affection for their flights of fancy and for the area of the world from they hail. My daughter isn't much for zoos (or animals other than dogs (especially D-dog) and cats.) That is of course, she can be pulled in a wagon and food and souvenirs are on the docket.